RTO Punjab
The Punjab RTO, or Punjab Regional Transport Office, is responsible for conducting all vehicle-related services online and offline. From your vehicle RC to your driving licence, number plates, and more, you can access these services on Parivahan Sewa or the Department of Transport, Punjab.

List of Punjab RTO Code
Punjab has more than 92 RTOs that carry out various transport-related activities across the state. Check out the Policybazaar Punjab RTO guide to find the respective PB RTO codes below:
| RTO City | RTO Code |
| RTO Amritsar | PB02, PB17, PB89 |
| RTO Bathinda | PB03, PB45, PB51 |
| RTO Faridkot | PB04 |
| RTO Ferozepur | PB05 |
| RTO Gurdaspur | PB06 |
| RTO Hoshiarpur | PB07, PB24 |
RTO Offices by State
Find your nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO) — all 28 states and union territories covered.
Top States 4 states
Other States/UTs 30 states
RTO Offices by Major Cities
Find the nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO) in your respective cities.
Top Cities 8 cities
Other Cities 16 cities
Punjab RTO Services
Here are the Punjab RTO services that can be accessed both online and offline:
| Category | Common Services |
| Licence Services | PB RTO offers all driving licence-related services, such as issuing and applying for a fresh driving licence, DL test slot booking, issuing a duplicate DL, and more |
| Vehicle Registration Services | An RTO manages vehicle registration and all RC-related services. You can even apply for a duplicate RC at your concerned RTO |
| RC Transfer Services | In case the ownership has changed, the RTO is also responsible for the vehicle ownership transfer |
| Document Updation | The RTOs are also responsible to maintaining the records for all vehicles and vehicle owners, which must be updated when required |
| Payment Services | All RTO payments for road tax, challans, services, etc., can be done online and offline |
Online Punjab RTO Services
You can access the following RTO services online in Punjab via the Department of Transport state website or the Parivahan Sewa portal:
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License and RC Services
You can access all services related to your driving license and registration certificate online easily. In case of any updates, changes, or corrections, you can also check the DL & RC correction services to keep your documents updated.
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Number Plate Services
Vehicle owners can apply for a fancy number plate or a BH series number plate if they relocate frequently.
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Vehicle Scrapping
Punjab RTO also offers authorised vehicle scrapping and deregistration of old vehicles, as applicable.
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RTO Payments
The Punjab RTO also allows users to pay and clear their pending Punjab challans, road tax, services, and more.
Punjab Vehicle Registration Number Format
The Punjab RTO is also responsible for assigning the number plate to all registered vehicles. Here is what the Punjab HSRP format represents, if your number plate is PB 02 AB 1234:
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PB
Punjab state code
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02
Punjab RTO code
AB
Registration series.
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1234
Unique number
Punjab RTO Rules and Regulations
Here are some of the rules and regulations set up by the RTO for all vehicle owners in Punjab:
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Driving Licence
Drivers must hold a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle they operate.
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Vehicle Registration
Vehicles must be registered and have a valid vehicle RC before being driven on public roads.
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Updated Vehicle Documents
Keep the vehicle registration certificate (RC), motor insurance, PUC Certificate and other applicable documents up to date.
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Valid Fitness Certificate
Transport vehicles must have a valid vehicle fitness certificate wherever required under applicable rules.
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Transport Vehicle Permits
Commercial vehicles must have the relevant vehicle permits, depending on their category and use, before plying on Indian roads.
Punjab RTO Forms
Check out some of the common forms required to access Punjab RTO services, such as vehicle registration, ownership transfers and other transport-related requirements. The commonly used forms include:
| Form | Purpose |
| Form 20 | Application for vehicle registration |
| Form 21 | Sales Certificate |
| Form 28 | Application for No Objection Certificate |
| Form 29 | Notice of transfer of ownership |
| Form 30 | Application for transfer of ownership |
| Form 34 | Agreement relating to hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation |
| Form 35 | Notice of termination of hypothecation |
| Form 60 | Working Certificate for a BH series number plate |
FAQs - About Punjab RTO
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What is the RTO of Punjab?
Punjab has more than 92 RTOs and each of them has its own RTO code. -
Which city is PB-01 in Punjab?
PB 01 RTO code is used specifically for state transport/taxis or general registration in the joint capital region through the Chandigarh RTO Office. -
Which state RTO code is PB?
PB RTO is the state code for the Punjab state. -
Which city in Punjab has the RTO code PB-03?
PB 03 is used for vehicles registered in Bathinda. -
Which city in Punjab has the RTO code PB-72?
Patran has the RTO code PB72.
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